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Riding out west I never missed an opportunity to fill up.
Same when going through British Columbia and the Yukon, you just get gas when you can as sometimes an entire town can be out of fuel up there too..

You really can't depend of your gas mileage when traveling through the vast nothing (it does have it's own kind of beauty). Running into a 35/40 MPH head wind can do some nasty things to your MPG. Best to be careful, take a break, hydrate and fill up at half a tank.IMG_0548_zpsts2qvssc.jpg

Harry Costello...nowadays I got me two good wheels
And I seek refuge in aluminum and steel
It takes me out there for just a little while
And the years fall away with every mile

I'm going to be using this road coming from, and going to, Los Angeles. I've been wondering if I should get a bottle for extra fuel (even a liter and a half should be good for 15 miles).

Then again, I can just be conservative in filling up. I should be able to get 300+ miles on a tank full in the RT.

On an RT or any other bike with 200+ mile range, you won't need a bottle. Carry more water instead. When someone runs out of fuel in the west it is generally not so much a fuel availability problem as a fuel management problem. Manage wisely, and keep in mind that it takes less time to stop and fuel when you "don't need it" than to get roadside assistance when you do.
Best,
DG

You really can't depend of your gas mileage when traveling through the vast nothing (it does have it's own kind of beauty). Running into a 35/40 MPH head wind can do some nasty things to your MPG. Best to be careful, take a break, hydrate and fill up at half a tank.IMG_0548_zpsts2qvssc.jpg

Not trying to hijack but...you mentioned the beauty of the vast nothingness....and your right

You really can't depend of your gas mileage when traveling through the vast nothing (it does have it's own kind of beauty). Running into a 35/40 MPH head wind can do some nasty things to your MPG. Best to be careful, take a break, hydrate and fill up at half a tank.

While there can be routes plotted with little access to gas, I think it is a little overstated, especially in the last few years as gas station/convenience stores have popped up all over. Gas is available on most roads, and with a little route planning, you will never run out. I would also agree with the suggestions to carry plenty of water. Personally, I use a camelback and drink continuously as I ride. Dehydration can be really, really bad for you. Remember, you need to drink enough so that you need to pee every fuel stop or more, and if your pee is dark yellow, drink more!

When I went on my trip south from Seattle to Utah a few weeks ago, I used Bing maps to plot my gas station stops. You plot your route, then click on an icon that will show where gas stations are located.

OK .. riding my 2016 RT out and should be OK for gas from Charlotte to SLC and back. My long time riding buddy taught me a long time ago "never pass up the opportunity to pee and top off ... oh and never trust a fart! But my question is about octane?? Both my BMW's run fine on mid-grade but have never had to run on regular? Has anyone used octane booster? Is it needed?